Pakistan have reached Auckland ahead of the must-win third T20I against New Zealand on Friday, hoping to bounce back after consecutive defeats in the series. The team will hold a practice session at Eden Park from 2 PM to 5 PM local time to prepare for the crucial encounter.
In the second T20I, Pakistan struggled with the bat, managing only 135 runs in a rain-shortened 15-over game. Captain Salman Ali Agha’s 46 and Shadab Khan’s 24 were the only notable contributions, as the middle order faltered under pressure.
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New Zealand’s openers Tim Seifert and Finn Allen dominated the chase with a rapid 66-run stand. Despite brief breakthroughs by Mohammad Ali and Jahandad Khan, the hosts comfortably sealed victory with 11 balls to spare.
With the series on the line, Pakistan will need a stronger batting performance in Auckland to stay alive in the five-match contest.
